Reports say that Aston Martin
will launch its first all-electric vehicle known as the Rapide E in the market
by the end of 2019. Just recently, the British luxury automaker has revealed
the car’s latest validation prototype, which comes with a new 800-volt
powertrain.

Back in 2015, it revealed a
Rapide converted with an all-electric drivetrain. Two years later, the carmaker
collaborated with Williams Advanced Engineering for the development of the
car’s electric powertrain.

A few months back, the car
manufacturer confirmed that the collaboration led to the development of a new
powertrain. It comprises an 800V battery electrical architecture with 65kWh
installed capacity utilizing more than 5600 lithium ion 18650 format
cylindrical cells that power two rear-mounted electric motors cranking out a
combined target output of over 610PS and a 950Nm of torque.

Now, Aston Martin has put
together the initial validation prototype of the Rapide E, which CEO Andy
Palmer touted as a breakthrough.

In September last year, the
carmaker disclosed some estimated performance specifications, including a speed
of 155mph, a sub-4.0sec 0-60mph time and a 50-70mph time of just 1.5 sec. It
also claims that the battery pack can enable a range of over 300 kilometers under
the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure. Meanwhile, the 800v
battery system is said to accept a charge rate of 100kW or higher.

Aston Martin has not disclosed
any pricing details yet, but it is anticipated to be high given that it has
only confirmed a limited production run of 155 units of the Rapide E with the
first deliveries slated for the fourth quarter of this year.

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